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GM Talent Match Critical Learning: Working with employers

Greater Manchester Talent Match was a GMCVO-led programme (2013-18) that ended in December 2018.

This Big Lottery-funded programme bringing together the private, public and voluntary sectors to support young people aged 18-24 who had not been in employment, education or training for twelve months or more.

This report - the first of five Critical Learning Reports - details the approaches Greater Manchester Talent Match programme took to engaging and involving employers. It presents seven Critical Learning points:

Involve the right kinds of employers in programme partnerships and include them in key decision making. Establish clear communications between these employers and other stakeholder groups.

Bring employers, and young people together to create new networks and facilitate understanding.

Channel programme resources in a way that maximises the potential for change. As part of this consider recruiting employer engagement staff with clearly delineated responsibilities.

Build a business case for employers that stresses the benefits of engaging with unemployed young people.